Mike Long didn't step into real estate leadership to slow down — he did it to multiply his impact. After 28 years in the trenches of the Chicagoland market, Mike transitioned to Managing Broker at the start of 2026, bringing firsthand knowledge of what it actually takes to close deals, build a book of business, and serve clients at the highest level. He now leads 130 agents across @properties Christie's International Real Estate's Naperville and Downers Grove offices, and his message to every agent on his team is simple: I've sat where you're sitting, and I'm here to help you go further than I did.

Before moving into management, Mike earned his credibility the hard way — transaction by transaction, client by client. That on-the-ground experience shapes everything about how he leads. He's served on the Board of Directors for both the Mainstreet Organization of Realtors and Illinois Realtors, giving him deep roots in the industry's policy and professional standards conversations. When Mike advocates for his agents, he's doing it from a seat at the table — not from the sidelines.

Away from the office, Mike is rooted right here in the community he serves. He and his wife Erika are raising two kids through Naperville 203 schools, which means the market he oversees is the same one he calls home. When he's not developing agents or shaping office strategy, you'll find him on a bike, at a concert, or debating the best films with anyone willing to engage. Mike leads with authenticity, and that's not a brand strategy — it's just who he is.